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Q: I’ve just signed a new lease for an apartment, and the property owner explained that the lease agreement requires that I purchase renters insurance. Why is this something I need? What ...
Q: My home loan lender has told me that I will need to buy and carry flood insurance because my home is in a high-risk area. I thought I’d only need homeowners insurance! Why do I need th...
Buying a home is a complex process, and topping the list of most home buyers’ worries is the question of how much it’s going to cost. Any real estate agent worth their salt will have comm...
Q: I recently rented a new apartment. After I moved in, I learned there has been an uptick in break-ins in the neighborhood, and now I’m nervous because I can’t do things like replace the...
Highlights Flood insurance costs between $628 and $1,652, with a national average of $771. The exact cost for a customer depends on their flood risk, their home’s location, and the amou...
When you’re buying a house, the sticker price on the home itself is only the beginning of what you’ll pay. Closing costs, fees, interest, and various forms of insurance will all tack extr...
Prospective homeowners looking into how to get a home loan will notice that just about every article lists credit score as one of the most important factors when it comes to qualifying fo...
Q: The home I’m considering purchasing has some older appliances, and I’m trying to gauge whether I should be negotiating the purchase price of the home based on potentially needing to re...
When buyers begin shopping for a first home, the financing can seem like a big, overwhelming mystery. A home purchase will likely be more money than they’ve ever spent in one place at one...
Highlights The typical price range of renters insurance is $115 to $252 per year, with a national average of $174. Renters’ exact costs will depend on the amount and type of coverage th...
